Obituaries

Margaret Theresa Tippett, (Nee Jarboe) 92

Margaret Theresa Tippett, (Nee Jarboe) 92

Margaret Theresa Tippett, (Nee Jarboe) 92, of Leonardtown, MD, left this earth on November 10, 2020. Born on April 11, 1928 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the beloved daughter of Ignatius Jackson and Mary Catherine (Connelly) Jarboe. A lifelong resident of Leonardtown, she attended The Old Leonardtown Elementary School (where the rescue squad is...
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Terrence (Terry) Munsinger

Terrence (Terry) Munsinger

Terrence (Terry) Munsinger passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2020. Terry was born in San Bernardino, California January 23, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents Douglas Owen Munsinger and Glory Patricia Diely. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Laura Munsinger and sons Joe Munsinger and...
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Henry S. Baranoski, 90

Henry S. Baranoski, 90

Henry S. Baranoski, age 90, peacefully entered eternal life with his Lord on November 1, 2020. Born and raised in Staten Island, NY, he was employed by the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority for 31 years. He married Marie Wicinski in May 1955 and raised two sons, Thomas and James. A Korean War Veteran, he...
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Martin James Colein, 66

Martin James Colein, 66, of Accokeek, MD passed away on November 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Washington, DC on July 10, 1954 to the late Lee Colein and Aida Colein, he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Leah Colein; and brother, Larry Colein. Martin leaves behind his...
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Kenneth Steven “Steve” O’Neill, 68

Kenneth Steven “Steve” O’Neill, 68

Kenneth Steven “Steve” O’Neill, 68, of Tracy’s Landing, MD crossed over peacefully on November 3, 2020 with his family by his side. Steve was a loving father to his sons, Steve and Shawn, husband to his wife Judy, and brother to his sister Kathy and brother Donald. Steve was born on January 24, 1952...
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Edgar Russell Thomas, Sr., 80

Edgar Russell Thomas, Sr., 80

Edgar Russell Thomas, Sr., 80, of Dunkirk passed away October 31, 2020. He was born October 29, 1941 to Samuel and Elsie (Stallings) Thomas. Edgar grew up and graduated school in 1959 in Calvert County. He enjoyed going to the American Legion for dinners and dancing. With family he farmed tobacco but also worked...
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Katherine Wallace, 91

Katherine Wallace, 91

Katherine Wallace, age 91, of Prince Fredrick, Maryland, passed peacefully on Saturday October 31, 2020. Katherine was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late John Hoy Brown, Jr. and Alice Blanche Anderson. She was sister to Rosemary O’Driscoll of Prescott Valley, AZ, and was preceded in death by siblings Alice Jean Perrigo,...
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Gary Gene Burton, 78

Gary Gene Burton, 78

Gary Gene Burton, 78, of Great Mills, MD, passed away on November 5, 2020, at the Solomon’s Nursing Center. Born on June 9, 1942, in Western Port, MD, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Hazel M. Burton. Gary worked for the Safeway/Collington Warehouse in Landover, MD, where he retired after...
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James “Jim” Alton Noble, 76

James “Jim” Alton Noble, 76 of Lexington Park, MD formerly from Hanover, PA passed away on October 31, 2020 in Hospice House in Callaway, MD. Jim was born on February 29, 1944 in Hanover, PA, he was the second son of the late Stanley and Ethel Lansinger Noble. Jim is survived by his brothers...
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Martha Jane Smith Greenwell

Martha Jane Smith Greenwell

Martha Jane Smith Greenwell (August 27, 1950 – October 29, 2020) died peacefully at her home Thursday evening with her loving husband at her side. Martha Jane “Janie” is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen Wayne Greenwell, whom she married on December 14, 1996 at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD....
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James Bernard Young, 62

James Bernard Young, 62

James Bernard Young, 62 of Lexington Park, MD, entered into eternal rest on November 7, 2020. Visitation will begin at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am on Monday, November 16, 2020 at St. Peter Claver Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver Rd, St. Inigoes, MD. Interment to follow in the church...
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Marjoyrie Taylor-Brooks

Marjoyrie Taylor-Brooks

Marjoyrie Taylor-Brooks departed this earthly life on Monday, November 2, 2020. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 9:00am until time of service at 10:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 20601. Interment following at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.
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Frank McKinley “”Bubba”” Smith, 82

Frank McKinley “”Bubba”” Smith, 82

Frank McKinley “”Bubba”” Smith peacefully transitioned to enteral rest at the age of 82, on Tuesday November 3, 2020 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC. In his final hours, he shared time with all his children, and his loving wife Mae who was by his side, when he passed. Born on August...
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James Melvin Harvey

James Melvin Harvey

Peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2020, James Melvin Harvey departed this earthly life in Glen Burnie, MD. Family and friends will unite on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 10:00am until time of service 11:00am at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD. Interment will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 9:45am...
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Karen Burton-McIntosh

On Friday, November 6, 2020, Karen Burton-McIntosh entered into eternal life. Family and friends will gather on November 16,2020 from 9:00AM until time of service 11:00AM at Eastern Community Church, 8213 Manson Street, Landover, Maryland, 20785. Internment will be held at 11:00AM on November 25 at Quantico Cemetery in Triangle, Virginia
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Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Charter Member Gary Gene Burton

Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Charter Member Gary Gene Burton

With great sadness, the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of charter member Gary Gene Burton. Gary Gene Burton, 78, of Great Mills, MD, passed away on November 5, 2020, at the Solomon’s Nursing Center. Born on June 9, 1942, in Western Port, MD, he was the son of the late Robert...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Announces Passing of Life Member Margaret “Peggy” Guy

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Announces Passing of Life Member Margaret “Peggy” Guy

It is with a heavy heart that Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary announces the passing of Margaret “Peggy” Guy. Peggy passed away on November 4, 2020, with her family by her side. Peggy joined the Auxiliary in May 1957 and became a Life Member after 25 years of service and has held the Office...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Firefighters and Life Member Kerry White

Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Firefighters and Life Member Kerry White

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter and Lifetime member, Kerry White. Kerry not only served his community as a volunteer for 25+ years, but he also dedicated many years to the children of the Calvert County Public Schools system where he began his career...
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Willis Rehberg Fleming

Willis Rehberg Fleming

Willis Rehberg Fleming, son of Elizabeth Rehberg Fleming and William Fleming, brother of Phyllis Fleming Falcao and Miriam Fleming Johnson, died on October 20, 2020 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Willis grew up in Ellendale, North Dakota before moving with family to the Washington, D.C, area, where he...
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Vinnie “JV” JesusVincent Ver Acuesa, 50

Vinnie “JV” JesusVincent Ver Acuesa, 50

JesusVincent “JV” Ver Acuesa, 50 of California, MD, formerly of San Diego, CA, passed away on October 19, 2020 at home. Vinnie was born on September 6, 1970 in Quezon City, Philippines to Rosita Acuesa Ver of the Philippines. Vinnie proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Captain’s Cook, from March 8, 1999...
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Virgie Maryjane “MJ” Beamer, 95

Virgie Maryjane “MJ” Beamer, 95

Virgie Maryjane “MJ” Beamer, 95, of California, MD passed away on October 26, 2020 at The Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. Maryjane, the youngest child of the late Charles William Johnston and Virgie Butler Johnston, was born in Washington D.C. on September 8, 1925. Like many young women in D.C. during...
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Sylvia “Dumplin” Arnold Behr, 84

Sylvia “Dumplin” Arnold Behr, 84

Sylvia “Dumplin” Arnold Behr, 84, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on October 26, 2020 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on October 22, 1936 in Baltimore, MD to the late William Arnold and Lola Mae Buckmaster. Syliva married her husband, Jacob Behr on January 26, 1957 in Baltimore, MD...
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Joseph Randolph Atchison, 90

Joseph Randolph Atchison, 90

Joseph Randolph Atchison, 90, of Prince Frederick, MD died on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Joseph was born in Waldorf, MD, later raising his family in Temple Hills, MD. He enjoyed nature walks, attending country music events, attending car shows and anything that involved his family. He enlisted in the...
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Carol Jane Augustin, 60

Carol Jane Augustin, 60

Carol Jane Augustin, 60, a long-time resident of Chesapeake Beach passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020 at Calvert Health Medical Center in Prince Frederick. Carol was born July 30, 1960 in Gary, IN to Arthur Allan & Dorothy Carolynn (Kish) Augustin, and was raised in Bowie, where she graduated from Bowie High School. Since...
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Helene Eloise Ganey, 87

Helene Eloise Ganey, 87

Helene Eloise Ganey, 87, passed away on October 23, 2020 in Lusby, MD surrounded by her family. Born June 2, 1933 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late William Mitchell Quick and Eloise Elizabeth (Gilmore) Quick and stepmother Irma (McPherson) Quick. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Donald Joseph...
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